McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys large receiver and Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Michael Irvin has filed a defamation lawsuit searching for $100 million in damages, claiming he was falsely accused of misconduct by a feminine worker at a Phoenix resort.
Irvin, 56, was pulled off the rest of NFL Community’s Tremendous Bowl week protection following a criticism about his conduct in a resort on Sunday. He has labored on the community since 2009.
The lawsuit in opposition to a “Jane Doe” and Marriott Worldwide, Inc., was filed Thursday in Collin County, Texas. Marriott Worldwide declined to remark.
In interviews this week with with Dallas’ 105.3 The Fan and the Dallas Morning Information, Irvin stated he had a dialog with a girl on the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Lodge that lasted between 45 seconds and one minute. Irvin stated he didn’t know her and “there was no sexual wrongdoing.”
Irvin additionally stated he initially didn’t keep in mind the assembly as a result of “I had just a few drinks, to inform you the reality.”
In his lawsuit, Irvin stated he returned to the resort, he briefly greeted, shook palms and talked with a number of followers, together with the lady, for a couple of minutes earlier than going to his room alone.
Witnesses have come ahead in Irvin’s protection, stated Irvin’s lawyer, Levi McCathern.
“It's clear Michael is the most recent sufferer of our cancel tradition the place all it takes is an accusation to destroy an individual’s life. Michael seems to be ahead to clearing his identify in court docket and hopes the court docket of public opinion will see the reality come out as properly,” McCathern stated.
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